Free-agent quarterback Nick Foles was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Friday. But the signal-caller didn't seem too upset about it. "It's OK. The coach that I was there for, Frank Reich, was fired," stated Foles during a church event in California. "Shoot, almost every year of my career I've almost retired. Every offseason, I think, 'Do I still want to play?' Specifically, this last year with everything." The 34-year-old has played for six teams since entering the league in 2012. During his career, he's thrown for 14,227 passing yards, 82 touchdowns, and 42 picks while completing 62.4% of his throws. He also made the Pro Bowl in 2013 and led the Eagles to a win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Of course, Foles' best days are likely behind him, so he probably won't have much fantasy value this season, even if he ends up starting somewhere.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles has been released by the organization on Friday. The veteran didn't have much a role on the team last season. He finished with 224 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions in two games with the Colts this past season. The former Super Bowl MVP hasn't done much since winning it all with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018. The Colts have Gardner Minshew and first-round pick Anthony Richardson, so there was little need for Foles to be on the roster. Possibly, he can find a backup spot elsewhere, but the 11-year veteran doesn't have much left to prove.
Sam Ehlinger To Start Against Texans, Nick Foles Ruled Out
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (ribs) will not play against the Houston Texans in Week 18. Interim head coach Jeff Saturday said Foles is still sore after taking a brutal hit against the New York Giants in the Week 17 loss. Sam Ehlinger will make his third start of the season, with Matt Ryan serving as his backup. Ehlinger has completed 41 of his 66 passing attempts for 364 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He remains off the fantasy radar in single-QB leagues in Week 18.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (rib) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 17 against the New York Giants. He exited in the second quarter after a big hit that left him on the ground in agony. The veteran had gone 8-for-13 with 81 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception before departing. Sam Ehlinger will take over at quarterback for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (rib) is questionable to return against the New York Giants in Week 17. He exited in the second quarter after a big hit that left him on the ground in agony. The veteran had gone 8-for-13 with 81 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception before departing. Sam Ehlinger will take over at quarterback until Foles can return.
Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that quarterback Nick Foles will remain the starter under center for the Week 17 game against the New York Giants. The Colts benched Matt Ryan for the second time this year in favor of Foles for the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it netted them just three points in a 20-3 loss. Foles finished 17-for-29 for 143 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions against the Chargers. The 33-year-old also took seven sacks. It will be hard for Foles to be much worse in Week 17, but he'll be facing a very solid defense. We wouldn't recommend starting him in fantasy lineups, even in two-QB leagues with a fantasy title on the line this weekend.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles will make his second consecutive start this season after Matt Ryan got benched. However, his performance was a nightmare because he only completed 58.6 percent of his passes and threw three interceptions against a Los Angeles Chargers defense that generated pressure all game, resulting in seven sacks. Foles will deal with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17, and he may deliver a better performance than the previous week. The Falcons have allowed the seventh-most passing yards per game (239.5) and are tied for the sixth-most passing touchdowns allowed with 23. They are also tied for the fifth-fewest interceptions with 10 and are tied for the fourth-worst pass-rush win rate at 35 percent. Still, it's not that Foles will pick the Falcons defense apart with a head-turning performance. That said, keep him as a last resort if you are looking for a starting quarterback.
Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that quarterback Nick Foles will remain the starter under center for the Week 17 game against the New York Giants. The Colts benched Matt Ryan for the second time this year in favor of Foles for the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it netted them just three points in a 20-3 loss. Foles finished 17-for-29 for 143 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions against the Chargers. The 33-year-old also took seven sacks. It will be hard for Foles to be much worse in Week 17, but he'll be facing a very solid defense. We wouldn't recommend starting him in fantasy lineups, even in two-QB leagues with a fantasy title on the line this weekend.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles went 17-of-29 passing for 143 yards, with zero touchdowns and three interceptions in Monday night's 20-3 loss to the Chargers. The 33-year-old started in favor of Matt Ryan to spark the offense and take more downfield shots. Unfortunately, his 4.9 yards per attempt were lower than the former Falcon's, who averaged 6.6 this season. Furthermore, he committed three turnovers and took seven sacks, preventing the team from generating offense. They could not sustain drives, resulting in 33 offensive plays and 173 total yards. It's unclear whether he'll get another opportunity next week against the Giants, but his presence under center negatively impacts all the other playmakers who rely on him.
The Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Matt Ryan in favor of Nick Foles for the Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, according to a source. After blowing a historic 33-point lead in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday, interim head coach Jeff Saturday has seen enough of the veteran Ryan. The 37-year-old didn't do anything to impress in Week 15, throwing for only 182 yards and one touchdown in the overtime loss. Foles played two offensive snaps in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars but didn't attempt a pass. The 33-year-old will get his first start of 2022 as the Colts look to bounce back from a devastating loss. He'll be nothing more than a desperation low-end QB2 for fantasy managers, and the Chargers defensive unit will become a bit more attractive as a streaming option this week.
